Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is characterized by a persistent pattern of difficulties that include __________.

A. negativistic, defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior toward authority figures
B. the violation of rules and a disregard for the rights of others
C. excessive anxiety about separation from major attachment figures
D. sustained attention and/or impulsiveness and excessive or exaggerated motor activity.


Answer: D

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